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Edinger Family History

Edinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Edingen including one northwest of Heidelberg or Edikon in Switzerland.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Edinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Edinger families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Edinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edinger families in 1891.
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There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Edinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edinger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Edinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Edinger. For the veterans among your Edinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edinger lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Edinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Edinger in 1948 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edinger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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